AELP National Conference 2012 - From Skills to Employment

Venue: Hilton London Metropole Hotel, London
Tuesday, 19 June 2012 to Wednesday, 20 June 2012

AELP is delighted to confirm the following list of distinguished speakers who have agreed to attend and speak at the forthcoming AELP 2012 national conference in central London on 19 and 20 June in partnership with Pearson, the conference headline sponsor.

Confirmed speakers:
• John Hayes, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, BIS (jointly with the Department for Education)
• Martin Dunford, Chairman - AELP
• Graham Hoyle OBE, Chief Executive - AELP
• Nigel Snook, Chief Executive - EDI
• Martin Doel, Chief Executive – Association of Colleges
• Jan Hodges, Chief Executive - Edge Foundation
• Peter Lauener, Chief Executive - Education Funding Agency
• Rob Wye, Chief Executive – Learning and Skills Improvement Service
• Geoff Russell, Chief Executive - Skills Funding Agency
• Michael Davis, Chief Executive - UK Commission for Employment and Skills
• Verity Bullough, National Director of Employer Services, Skills Funding Agency/National Careers Service
• Professor Lorna Unwin, Professor of Vocational Education - Skills Commission
• Declan Swan, Director - Institute of Employability Professionals
• Kim Thorneywork, National Executive Director, Skills Funding Agency

With more speakers to follow...!

AELP is pleased to confirm that BBC News’ Education and Social Affairs Correspondent Reeta Chakrabarti will be the conference host over the two days, welcoming all speakers and delegates.

Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunties

Full details on the Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunites can be found on the AELP National Conference website by clicking here.

Highlights from the AELP National Conference 2011:

For Day 1 highlights please click here

For Day 2 highlights please click here

Skills Minister John Hayes shares FE vision at the AELP National Conference 2011 - please click here

Chris Grayling MP: How you can support the Work Programme - please click here